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5.3.7.2 Helicopter
A helicopter must be fully equipped with adequate personnel and equipment and
be appropriately licensed for the relevant country and flown by an experienced
pilot familiar with medical air evacuation and the potential landing sites. The
medical personnel - doctor and paramedic(s) - should be qualified in and able
to carry out emergency treatment and resuscitation. The helicopter should be
of a design and size that will allow continuing resuscitation of an injured rider
during the journey. It should be positioned close to the medical centre such that
an ambulance journey between medical centre and helicopter is not necessary
or depending on the legislation of the relevant country and the location of the
event be available “on call.”
5.3.7.3 Track Ground Posts
These are placed at suitable locations and in sufficient numbers around the
circuit to provide rapid intervention and evacuation of the rider from danger
with the minimum of delay. The personnel must have sufficient training and
experience to take action autonomously and immediately in case of an accident.
Personnel:
• Doctor or paramedic (or equivalent) experienced in emergency care
• Sufficient number of stretcher bearers
Medical Equipment:
• Equipment for initiating resuscitation and emergency treatment
• Cervical collar
• Scoop stretcher
Technical Equipment:
• Radio communication with race control and the CMO
• Adequate shelter for staff and equipment should be available.
5.3.7.3.1 Pit Lane Ground Post
Personnel:
A doctor and paramedic (or equivalent) experienced in emergency care must be
positioned in the pit lane.
One or more Pit Lane Ground posts, depending on the length of the pit lane are
required.
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